Creators International School will open in September 2025.
Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
40 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
13 |
Most common nationality |
British |
Ratio of local students to international students |
10% local, 90% international |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish - other languages to be added |
Max. number of students per class |
12 |
Average number of students per class |
11 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
To support learning where necessary. We have a whole school policy on this. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
Edexcel and Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels (in the future). |
Results in these examinations |
No exam results so far. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes - usually in the form of inquiry-based projects. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Up to 4 hours per week. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
No graduates yet. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
We have a Student Support Services team that includes: Language Support, Learning Support (including Gifted & Talented), Patoral Care, Health Care, Social & Emotional Counselling, University & Careers Counselling, |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We focus on gifted and talented support for students in Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. We offer extra lessons, extension programmes and Olympiad preparation in these areas. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
There is an entrance test for Mathematics. English level is evaluated through an interview. |
Waiting list |
No |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Open |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8.30 |
School finish time |
15.45 |
Supervised care before/after school |
Planned for the future. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
No, but students do need to follow a school dress code. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We provide a diverse range of extra-curricular activities, including academic extension, Olympiad and special exam preparation, entrepreneurship, sports, music, drama, art, robotics, Lego Technic, chess, Model United Nations, debating, community service and a variety of other clubs and societies. |
Sports activities included |
We offer a full Physcial Education programme in the curriculum, including sports like football, swimming and basketball, and many more |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Planned for the future. |
Facilities at the school |
We have a spacious campus, with modern classrooms, including specialised areas for sciences, technology, innovative learning, humanities, languages, the arts and physical education. We also have an indoor multipurpose learning hub (Library), and a theatre. Our campus provides shaded outdoor areas and relaxation spaces for students' spare time. |
Sports facilities at the school |
For sporting activities, we have an astroturf court (for basketball, football etc.), a 25m competition swimming pool, and a well-equipped gymnasium |
Grades/ages available for boarding |
From September 2025, we accept admissions to boarding for Year 7 (age 11) to Year 10 (age 14/15). |
Boarding facilities at the school |
We offer a unique full-time or partial boarding experience for up to about 130 students. Boarding students reside in specially designed comfortable bedrooms and study rooms and will have access to sporting and recreational facilities in our natural rural campus and surroundings. They will also be provided with nutritious healthy meals and exceptional care from resident houseparents. These elements combine to transform our campus into a home away from home, where lasting friendships and strong community relationships flourish.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
At Creators International School (Creators), we are on a mission to build a unique day and boarding school that pioneers science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and entrepreneurship. We are a new start-up school opening in September 2024 for students in Year 3 to Year 9 and growing to Year 3 to Year 13 in the next four years. Creators is a cutting-edge educational institution dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation. Our mission is to inspire the next generation of trailblazing problem-solvers through outstanding teaching, engaging learning experiences, superb facilities, a challenging STEM-focused curriculum, and collaboration with industry partners. We are devoted to enabling students to excel in their learning, achieve their aspirations, and prepare them for their future careers, especially as tech entrepreneurs. Our aim is to ignite curiosity in the minds of tomorrow's leaders. Our curriculum gives priority to learning and teaching of mathematics, physics and computer science, and is crafted not just to educate but to inspire. We empower our students to delve deeply into these fundamental STEM disciplines, equipping them with the knowledge and practical skills needed to turn groundbreaking ideas into reality. By nurturing a community of passionate learners, forward-thinking educators, and supportive families, we aim to be the launching pad for the next generation of tech pioneers, innovators and world leaders who will shape a better, smarter, and more sustainable world. To add further to the positive learning environment, our campus is located in an inspirational setting, in a picturesque town among the mountains and forests near Marbella, in southern Spain. We are committed to an environmentally sustainable school in an area of stunning natural beauty, where we make use of our surroundings for outdoor learning experiences and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. |
Teaching approach of the school |
We take account of different ways and needs for learning and develop purposeful lessons that are engaging and inspiring for students. With small class sizes (max 12 students), we personalise learning and teaching for each student, and use diverse approaches including inquiry-based, project-based, and experiential learning.
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